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Finding Comfort & Connection During the Holidays — No Matter What You’re Going Through


Finding Comfort & Connection During the Holidays — No Matter What You’re Going Through

The holidays can feel magical… but they can also feel overwhelming, lonely, or heavy.


Some people are grieving.

Some are healing.

Some are rebuilding.

Some are surrounded by people but still feel alone.

Some simply don’t have the energy for traditions this year.

However you’re feeling — and whatever you’re facing — you deserve a holiday season that meets you with gentleness, not pressure .Here are meaningful ways to support your heart, find comfort, and create connection this season.


💜 If You’re Grieving or Missing Someone

Grief gets louder during the holidays, and that’s normal. You might notice the empty seat, the missing traditions, the memories that hit harder.

Ways to honor your loved one

  • Light a candle in their name

  • Create a memory ornament

  • Share a story with someone who loved them

  • Make their favorite meal

  • Take a quiet moment just for them

  • Or do nothing at all — and that’s perfectly fine. There is no “right way” to grieve. Your heart gets to choose what it can handle.


💛 If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed or Emotionally Drained

Holiday pressure can weigh on anyone — even people who “look fine” from the outside.

Ways to support your emotional health

  • Lower expectations

  • Take breaks from gatherings

  • Do one grounding activity a day

  • Avoid people or places that drain you

  • Let yourself rest without guilt

Helpful calming tool


💙 If You’re Healing, in Recovery, or Rebuilding Your Life

You’re allowed to protect your peace — even during the holidays.

Supportive steps

  • Focus on progress, not perfection

  • Build new, healthy traditions

  • Lean on supportive people

  • Celebrate every small victory

  • Reach out when you need help

Support resource


🤍 If You’re Spending the Holidays Solo

Being alone can feel peaceful, emotional, or both — but it can still be meaningful.

Solo-friendly ideas

  • Create a cozy day just for you

  • Make your favorite meal

  • Do a movie or music marathon

  • Take a scenic drive

  • Start a small craft or project

  • Write yourself a letter for the new year


🎨 Simple DIY Holiday Crafts

These are easy, comforting, and perfect for grief, healing, or simply relaxing:

Memory Ornament

Place a note, photo, or small keepsake inside a clear ornament.

Gratitude Jar

Decorate a jar and fill it with things you’re grateful for — add one daily.

Hot Cocoa Jar Gifts

Layer cocoa mix, marshmallows, and chocolate chips in a jar as a sweet holiday gift.

Kindness Rocks

Paint rocks with hopeful words and leave them around town.

Winter Candle Wraps

Wrap a jar candle with cinnamon sticks, greenery, or twine.


🤝 Volunteering in Woodland Park & Colorado Springs

Giving back can bring a sense of purpose, connection, and healing.

🌲 Woodland Park

🌄 Colorado Springs


🌟 Final Thoughts

You don’t have to meet anyone’s expectations this season — and you don’t have to pretend you’re okay if you’re not.

Honor your heart.

Choose what feels gentle.

Let yourself grieve, heal, rest, or celebrate in the way you need.


Whether you’re hurting, rebuilding, growing, or just trying to make it through each day — you are doing enough.

And you’re not alone.

 
 
 

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